Kissimmee T1: Natural District Setback Standards

In the T1: Natural district of the City of Kissimmee, the minimum front and street side setbacks are established at 20 feet. Both side setbacks and rear setbacks (whether for the lot or an adjacent alley) must maintain a minimum distance of 30 feet to preserve the district's native habitat and open space character.

Overview of the T1: Natural District

The T1: Natural district in the City of Kissimmee consists of property that is primarily open space, native habitat, and wetlands. Development within the City of Kissimmee T1: Natural district is strictly limited to preserve the natural character of the land, though limited boardwalks, trails, and trailheads may be provided for recreational access [Section 14-5-4.A].

Required Setbacks for T1: Natural

The City of Kissimmee utilizes a transect-based system to regulate building placement. The T1: Natural district has the largest minimum setback requirements compared to more urban transect zones to ensure the preservation of environmental features [Section 14-5-6].

Setback Type	Minimum Requirement
Front Setback	20 feet
Street Side Setback	20 feet
Side Setback	30 feet
Rear Setback (Lot or Alley)	30 feet

General Regulations and Encroachments

The City of Kissimmee provides specific rules regarding how these setbacks are measured and what elements may legally extend into them.

Measurement of Setbacks

In the City of Kissimmee, building setbacks are generally measured from the property line if there is a sufficient streetscape zone within the right-of-way. If the streetscape zone (which includes the sidewalk and furnishing zone) is not sufficient, the building setbacks must be measured from the edge of the streetscape zone rather than the property line [Section 14-5-7.D].

Permitted Encroachments

Certain architectural and mechanical features are permitted to project into the required setbacks of the T1: Natural district as follows:

Roof Projections: May project up to three feet into a required setback [Section 14-4-6.A.3.a].
Balconies and Awnings: May extend up to three feet into any required setback area [Section 14-4-6.A.3.b].
Mechanical Units: Air conditioning units and pool pumps may project up to five feet into a required rear or side yard setback, provided at least two feet of the required yard remains unobstructed [Section 14-4-6.A.3.c].

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